The Male Psychology Conference 2018 continued our trend for being not only being at the forefront of research in men’s mental health, but creating the cutting edge. Thanks to everyone – speakers and attendees – who made this such a memorable event.

Below is a description of the conference.

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You don’t have to be a psychologist to appreciate what’s on offer at this fantastic event taking place at University College London on Fri 22nd and Sat 23rd June 2018 in the JZ Young Lecture Theatre, Gower St, London WC1E 6BT, 10am – 5.30pm. Map here https://www.ucl.ac.uk/maps/jz-young-lt

This year the conference has two themes:

Forensic Friday will focus on how boys can go off the rails, and what can be done to recover them, even as adults in prison.

Smiley Saturday will explore some of the positive aspects of men and masculinity, and positive developments for men in therapy and suicide prevention.

Friday 22nd June is Forensic Friday

To many people, those who commit serious violent or sexually violent offences are untreatable and deserve to be left languishing in prison. However, it’s possible to take a look at the man beneath the offending behaviour, understand why the offences were committed, and enable prisoners to grow enough so that their risk of reoffending is reduced.

Friday will be a day dedicated to some of the most important and cutting edge psychology anywhere in the world. Learn for example, how those who are considered psychopathic might be able to connect with their emotions and behave with compassion rather than callousness.

Keynote speakers for Friday
Dr Naomi Murphy, clinical lead at HMP Whitemoor, UK. Expert in treating some of the most challenging criminal behaviours in UK prisons today.

We hear a lot in the media about toxic masculinity, and how men need to change. So is there any reason to feel positive about men and masculinity? Yes there is! Find out how and why it’s time that we started feeling better about men.

Keynote speaker for Saturday
Professor Matt Englar-Carlson, California State University, US. Pioneer of the positive psychology/positive masculinity model of therapy. Influenced by positive psychology, this model sees the therapeutic value in emphasising and utilising men’s strengths rather than weaknesses. For example, men typically work well in groups (e.g. team sports), and some of these positive group dynamics might be considered for group therapy.

Special guest speakers on either day

Dr Joe Rafferty, Chief Executive of Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust. Joe will tell us about his new project, the Zero Tolerance of Suicide training.

Glen Poole, author and research for Men’s Health Forum Australia. Glen will be updating us on his research on the causes of male suicide. This promises to be unmissable for those interested in this important topic.

Dr Barry Cripps, founder of the BPS Sport & Exercise Psychology Division. Barry will tell us about the special relevance of Sport & Exercise Psychology to Male Psychology.

Paula Hall, Sex Addiction Therapist. Paula takes a fresh look at sex addiction in men, including how men are more likely than women to use sex as a way of dealing with stress.

Schedule and full list of speakers

Timetable of events 2018 (day 1)

Friday 22rd June

Time

Event

Speaker

Title (abbreviated)

9.15

Registration + coffee

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Registration in foyer; coffee in room B15, downstairs from the JZ Young lecture theatre

Tickets and registration

Please note that any ticket purchases after the Monday 5pm deadline will not come with catering because they will have missed the catering order deadline.

Conference fees

Special rate for UCL students: £50 for both days. Contact organisingcommittee@malepsychology.org.uk

Select the correct ticket from the drop down menu below. Note that the concessionary rate is for people who are unemployed or full time students. Evidence of this (e.g. scan of current student card) will need to be emailed to organisingcommittee@malepsychology.org.uk before the concession can be given.